During the incident, an explosive device hit Nuremberg José Maria, who was recording the match, causing fractures and a cut on his foot.
A photographer was hospitalized after a riot involving football fans already during the final of , which had the as winner. The confusion began after Gonzalo Plata’s goal, when fans started throwing glasses and invaded the field. During the incident, an explosive device hit Nuremberg José Maria, who was recording the match, causing fractures and a cut on his foot. He was immediately taken to João XXIII Hospital, where he underwent surgery. The security of Arena MRV was the target of criticism from the Association of Photographic and Cinematographic Reporters of Minas Gerais (Arfoc-MG), which demanded action to guarantee the protection of press professionals at sporting events.
To control the situation, the Military Police used pepper gas, but the measure did not prevent the invasion of fans. Atlético-MG committed to cooperating with the investigations to identify those responsible for the confusion. The match referee, Raphael Claus, recorded in his summary the throwing of objects and the attempted invasions that occurred during the game. The situation could lead the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) to apply sanctions to Atlético-MG, which could include fines ranging from R$100 to R$100 thousand, in addition to the possibility of loss of field command, depending on identification. of offenders.
Published by Sarah Paula
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